Kids Thrive Collaborative

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The West Virginia Kids Thrive Collaborative meets quarterly for WV stakeholders and DoHS​ leaders to share big picture overview updates and provide feedback regarding the ongoing development ​of the state's system of care and support for children's mental health.​

Our Services

The Children’s Crisis & Referral Line
The Children’s Crisis & Referral Line
The Children’s Crisis & Referral Line is available 24/7 to assist in finding the most…
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WV Wraparound
WV Wraparound helps connect children who need mental health support with services and …
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Plans and Reports
See latest program updates, strategic plans, and resources for families and providers.
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Snapshot of WV’s System for Youth with Mental Health-Related Needs

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Youth who were in a residential mental health treatment facility in 810 children in January 2025 compared to 830 in January 2024.

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Youth and their families who received assistance from HELP4WV OR a mobile response service provider October to December 2024. The Children’s Crisis and Referral Line helps connect families with resources, crisis stabilization, and mobile response.

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Youth who utilized CSED Waiver services from October to December 2024 compared to 709 October – December 2023. Connection to Wraparound in home services prevents the need for youth to leave their communities unnecessarily.